Metallica: The Ultimate Career Retrospective Of Rock Music's Finest

Next month, Metallica, one of heavy-metals true pioneers, will step back into the spotlight with their new album 'Death Magnetic'.

To celebrate this, Gigwise has compiled the ultimate career retrospective of the band, which charts everything from Metallica's humble beginnings to their recent performances at the Wembley Stadium in London.

In addition to infamous photos, the gallery also includes rare footage and artwork from Metallica's unforgettable past.

To view Metallica: The Ultimate Career Retrospective, CLICK HERE.

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To view Metallica: The Ultimate Career Retrospective, CLICK HERE.